About Gauff
The surname Gauff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouf" or "goufe," meaning "gulf" or "abyss." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a deep or steep-sided valley or ravine. The name Gauff may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a deep or resonant voice.
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The surname Gauff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gauff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Gauff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gauff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gauff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.